Editing Red Pikmin

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'''Red Pikmin''' ({{j|赤ピクミン|Aka Pikumin}}) are a red species of [[Pikmin family|Pikmin]] with the special abilities of [[fire]] resistance and strong [[Combat|attack]] power. They are the first Pikmin type seen or discovered in all games by the main playable captain, and are usually considered the "main" type of Pikmin due to their relatively simple traits and early discovery. They are cultivated via the [[Red Onion]] (or the Master Onion), and like [[Yellow Pikmin]], [[Blue Pikmin]] and [[Bulbmin]], their [[Maturity|buds and flowers]] are white. These Pikmin are present in all games of the series, and make an appearance in all game modes.

Red Pikmin also exhibit an immunity to [[fire]], in that they ignore the heat whereas other Pikmin (besides [[Bulbmin]] and [[Glow Pikmin]]) would have their leaf, bud, or flower catch on fire and run off in a panic. According to Olimar's notes in the Pikmin 4 Piklopedia, this is because their skin and muscle fibers are made up of a flame-resistant cellulose. This ability is most useful in ''Pikmin 4'', due to the presence of [[fire starter]]s that only they can pick up and [[sizzling floor]]s that only they can extinguish. It is also useful in ''Pikmin'' and ''Pikmin 3'' due to the fact that [[fire geyser]]s are indestructible and [[Fiery Blowhog]]s are prevalent. Their ability is less useful in ''Pikmin 2'', where the geysers can be destroyed by any Pikmin, and Fiery Blowhogs can easily be defeated with [[Purple Pikmin]]. Their main use in the second game is for defeating [[Fiery Bulblax]]es, though this task doesn't always require them. In ''Hey! Pikmin'', they act just like in all other games, except they also have the ability to stomp out [[flames]], allowing Olimar or other Pikmin safe passage.

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==In ''Pikmin 2''==

===Discovery===

In {{p2}}, the first Red Pikmin are found by Captain Olimar, immediately after landing on the planet. There are 5 Pikmin fighting a [[Dwarf Bulborb|Dwarf Red Bulborb]] in the [[Valley of Repose]] right next to where Olimar lands. Whistling them gives Olimar control over them, which he uses to defeat the enemy. After this, once [[Louie]] has regained consciousness, he walks a short distance and finds the Red Onion. From there, Louie builds up the population in order to crush a [[bag]] separating him from Olimar, and from then on, the leaders are united.

There is no task in the game that can only be completed with Red Pikmin specifically. However, as they are the first type discovered, they are by default required until another type is obtained. In addition, the following tasks are intended to be completed with Red Pikmin, though they can be done with other types:

*Treasures

**{{icon|Frosty Bauble|y}}: Same as the Essence of Despair.

**{{icon|Gemstar Wife|y}}: Same as the Essence of Despair.

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==In ''Pikmin 3''==

===Discovery===

There is no task in the game that can only be completed with Red Pikmin specifically. However, as they are the first type discovered, they are by default required until another type is obtained. In addition, the following tasks are intended to be completed with Red Pikmin, though they can be done with other types:

*Fruits

*Enemies

**{{icon|Plasm Wraith|y}}: This boss is able to create fire-type elemental plasms that create fire over a large area. But there is a short period before the fire starts burning, and the elemental plasm can be destroyed before then.

**{{icon|Pyroclasmic Slooch|y}}: The Pyroclasmic Slooch is a slug that is cloaked in [[Fire|flames]]. By luring one into water, however, its flames temporarily go out while it remains in the water, and can be attacked by any Pikmin type. Other than that, [[Rock Pikmin]] deal impact damage to Slooches even if they are cloaked in fire, although the player should [[whistle]] them right afterwards to save them. There is also a [[Pyroclasmic Slooch#Glitch|glitch]] that allows other types of Pikmin to attack a Slooch without catching fire.

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==In ''Pikmin 4''==

===Discovery===

In [[Olimar's Shipwreck Tale]], a Red Onion stands next to the [[S.S. Dolphin]] at the start of day 1. It is already active and contains 10 Red Pikmin.

*[[Rescue Command Post]] ([[Treasure]]s)

**{{icon|Path Creator|y|v=P4}}: It is on a high ledge which cannot be reached with Oatchi.

**{{icon|Fiery Blowhog|y|v=P4}}: This enemy shoots fire towards the player, but can be defeated with any Pikmin type.

**{{icon|Fiery Bulblax|y|v=P4}}: Only Red Pikmin and [[Glow Pikmin]] can withstand its flames. However, if the enemy is submerged, its fire goes out. White Pikmin can be ingested to poison it.

**{{icon|Snowfake Fluttertail|y|v=P4}}: This [[boss]] is coated in [[ice]] which makes it immune to damage. One way to destroy the ice is to use a [[fire starter]], which can only be held by Red Pikmin. However, [[Ice Pikmin]] and [[pack]] items can be used to destroy the ice instead.

**{{icon|Ancient Sirehound|y|v=P4}}: The fourth phase of this fight uses fire based attacks.

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==In ''Hey! Pikmin''==

Red Pikmin must be used in order to collect the following treasures and defeat the following enemies, and there are no glitches or exploits that allow other Pikmin types to do so.

===Recommended uses===

==Notes==

{{transcript|These peppy little darlings are a vivid scarlet red! As you can tell by their appearance, these critters are very passionate. In fact, they're such hotheads that they're immune to fire! Even their displays of affection are ardent. They'll beat their tiny fists on you in an abundance of enthusiasm!|block=y}}

{{transcript|Looks like a Pikpik Carrot. I bet it tastes good, but I'm practicing self-restraint.|block=y}}

===''Pikmin Bloom'' description===

===Pikmin Garden===

Pikmin 4 Red Pikmin Marching.png|A walking Red Pikmin.

Pikmin 4 Red Pikmin Walking.png|Another walking Red Pikmin.

P4 Red Pikmin Showcase.png|Artwork of a Red Pikmin standing on a sizzling floor.

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==Trivia==

*The first piece of [[downloadable content]] in [[nookipedia:Animal Crossing: City Folk|''Animal Crossing: City Folk'']] was a hat item called "Red Pikmin". The item covers all of the character's head except the face, and stems out into a leaf. It could be sent to other regions through befriending Japanese players. The same item was later made available in Europe and then North America ({{date|25|March|2009}} as the second DLC item). It is worth 360 Bells.

*A rectangular pot with a red, blue, and Yellow Pikmin planted in it is a piece of furniture in ''Animal Crossing: City Folk''. It can only be obtained by hacking, however.

*A Red Pikmin Hat can be found in Streetpass Mii Plaza by playing Find Mii.

*Red Pikmin are the only Pikmin type to be used as the default for more than one [[Dandori Battle]] stage, as they are present in both [[Trial Run]] and [[Hot Sandy Duel]].

==See also==